Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski signed a 6-year $53 contract extension today making it the biggest deal for a tight end in league history. No doubt the extension was worth the money. He's arguably the best tight end in the league and is Tom Brady's favorite target over the middle, not just in the red zone. He led all tight ends in receiving with 1,327 yards and had 17 touchdowns. Those numbers make him the best tight end.
Yet, his value isn't just through the numbers. Over the last couple years, Tom Brady has relied more and more on his tight ends. The Patriots aside from Wes Welker have a pretty mediocre receiving corps, which is why the tight ends are so critical. With 90 receptions last season, Gronkowski was a favorite of Brady's. The Patriots made a surprising, but logical move today. If Gronkowski continues to play at this high level, he will be a future Hall of Fame tight end.
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